Princess Ingrid Alexandra addressed everyone in the family as she spoke at the gala dinner. When she came to the brothers, her voice broke. – Dear Marius and Magnus, you are my safety net. I know I can always come to you if there is something, she said. The princess then thanked each of the brothers. Princess Ingrid Alexandra addressed each of her family members and thanked them during the speech on the occasion of the 18th anniversary. Photo: Håkon Mosvold Larsen / NTB – Marius, thank you for everything I have learned from you, and that we can talk about everything together. Thank you for always protecting me. – Magnus, you are always kind to me when I need it. Thank you for giving me a hug when I have a little extra tough day. I’m so proud to have you as brothers, she said, wiping away a tear. The brothers of the princess, Prince Sverre Magnus and Marius Høiby, went with mother Crown Princess Mette-Marit to the gala dinner. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB The princess has previously said that the brothers are her great role models. When she turned 18 in January, her parents, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, described that she “had gone to war for both brothers”. Cowboy movies with grandfather The princess also caused laughter in her speech tonight. – Dear grandfather, it’s so nice to be with you. Thank you for the evenings on the Royal Ship, where we sit and watch sports and cowboy movies together, she said to King Harald, to laughter with both him and the rest of the guests. – And not least thank you for always having a good joke when the mood is a bit low. She thanked Grandma Queen Sonja for trips, stories and night songs. There were several touching moments during the evening’s speeches. Photo: Håkon Mosvold Larsen / NTB The mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was highlighted as a good TV series partner. – Mom, we can talk about everything. Thank you for allowing us to lie on the couch and watch series together, such as “Sex and the City”, said Princess Ingrid Alexandra, to laughter from Crown Princess Mette-Marit. – Dad, thank you for taking us skiing and surfing and all kinds of activities. You fix and fix and are calm when the rest of us are not. The princess’ speech ended to great applause from the guests, and she exclaimed a resounding “Cheers!” «. Photo: Håkon Mosvold Larsen / NTB Princess Ingrid Alexandra turned 18 and came of age on 21 January, but due to the pandemic, the official celebration was postponed until now. The King caused laughter On the occasion of his 18th birthday in January, Princess Ingrid Alexandra visited the government, the Storting, the Supreme Court and the Prime Minister’s office, and she observed the Prime Minister. – For the first time you were a minister, fortunately without a veto – since you never know what can come from a committed young lady like you, said King Harald and caused laughter at both the princess herself and the guests. He also took the opportunity to give clear advice to the grandson. – I’ve told you this many times before, Ingrid, but a grandfather is allowed to repeat his most important piece of advice over and over again: Be yourself. And trust that it is enough – always, said King Harald. Queen Sonja described Princess Ingrid Alexandra as “a real tough guy”. – You are neither afraid of parachuting nor saying your opinion. The latter will come in especially handy, I promise you, says Queen Sonja. – Fills our lives with friends, laughter and loud music The Crown Prince and Crown Princess emphasized in their speech to their daughter that she, who knows that one day she will be Norway’s queen, also has the freedom to shape her role and life. Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s voice burst as she praised Grandpa King Harald’s role. – One of your most important tasks will be to stand together with all northern women and men through all the joy and sorrow they will experience. To see them, understand who we are together, and make sure that everyone feels that they have a place here, said the Crown Princess to Ingrid Alexandra. – As King Haakon did for his people, as Dad’s grandfather King Olav did, and as your fine, fine grandfather, our king, has done for his people, she said touched and stroked the king on the back. The Crown Prince and Crown Princess also emphasized that the 18-year-old should be allowed to make mistakes, and that they will always support her and help her carry when the weight feels heavy. – Dear Ingrid, you are a whole, full of contrasts and wonderful people. Remember that there is room for everything that is you. Both weakness and strength, vulnerability and coping. Thank you for everything you are to us. We are so proud of you and very fond of you, said Crown Prince Haakon. While Crown Princess Mette-Marit highlighted the joy and what the daughter fills their home with. – With friends, laughter and loud music. Now we look forward to celebrating you with family, friends, lots of laughter and maybe some loud music as well. Celebrating in mom’s old dress The dress Princess Ingrid Alexandra is wearing was worn by Crown Princess Mette-Marit in 2005, when the Japanese imperial couple visited Norway. Also for Queen Sonja, who is known to be a real recycling queen, the choice fell on recycling on Friday night. She wore the yellow dress she wore for the first time when she and the king celebrated their 60th birthdays in 1997. Princess Ingrid Alexandra also wears a tiara for the first time – a tiara that her great-great-grandmother received from her husband 122 years ago. On the menu tonight are carrot tartar, scallops, halibut and strawberries This is the menu Carrot tartar Tarragon mayonnaise, horseradish and apples Asparagus and scallopsJammy ginger, elderflower from the castle park, raspberries and chives flower from Bygdøy kongsgård KveitePommes Sonja, strawberries and vanilla ice cream The theme for the decor is Nordic summer night, and the tables are decorated with flowers from Slottsparken, Bygdøy kongsgård and Skaugum. Royal guests Among those celebrating the 18-year-old tonight are – besides the hosts, King Harald and Queen Sonja – the princess’s parents, brothers, grandmother Marit Tjessem, aunt Princess Märtha Louise and her fiancé Durek Verrett, and cousins Maud Angelica, Leah Isadora and Emma Tallulah Behn. Here you can see a video of the guests when they arrived: In addition, a number of European royals have come to Oslo to celebrate the Norwegian heir to the throne. Crown Princess Victoria, who is Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s sponsor, and Prince Daniel are accompanied by their two children, Princess Estelle (10) and Prince Oscar (6). Royals from all over Europe are gathered at the Palace to celebrate the Norwegian heir to the throne. Photo: Håkon Mosvold Larsen / NTB From Denmark, Crown Prince Frederik, who is also the Norwegian princess’ sponsor, and Crown Princess Mary are among the guests. King Felipe comes from Spain – he is also a sponsor. From the Netherlands, both the royal couple, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima have arrived in Oslo. With them is their eldest daughter Princess Catharina-Amalia – number one in the succession to the Dutch throne. Catharina-Amalia herself turned 18 just over a month before Princess Ingrid Alexandra.
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